Lake Monroe Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyUnion
Nearest CityMonroe
River/StreamRichardson Creek
Coordinates34.94120, -80.51810

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Length770 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,721 acre-ft
Max Storage2,721 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,765 acre-ft
Surface Area118 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge7,500 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Monroe
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00535
Federal IDNC00535
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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